Famous People: Norman Rockwell

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These sites are about American artist Norman Rockwell. Learn about his artwork and its influence on American culture. There are biographies on Rockwell's life and career. View some examples of his work. Includes classroom activities.

Grade Level:

6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Resource Links:

The Norman Rockwell Museum: A Brief Biography
Read about the life and work of Norman Rockwell.

Powers of Persuasion
Learn about Rockwell's "Four Freedoms" paintings that helpded sell war bonds.

PBS: American Masters
This biography tells a little about Rockwell's life and what he thought of his artwork.

American Illustrator and Painter
This page shares interesting details about the life of Norman Rockwell.

Norman Rockwell Biography
Learn about Rockwell's life as a painter and illustrator.

Was Norman Rockwell a Great Artist?
This transcript of the t.v. show has different experts give their opinions of Rockwell and his work.

PBS: Making a Scene with Norman Rockwell
In this activity students will study a Rockwell painting and then write a scene to go with it. They will also act out the scene.

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MO Standards:
1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.9, 2.4, 2

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